In order to limit COVID-19 transfer, we are all working from home. Fieldwork progress on current projects has been unaffected although we are monitoring the situation closely. We are confident that we can continue to deliver the same quality and integrity you expect throughout this unusual period.

The date is set! Will you be EU MDR compliant by the 26th May 2020? This is the date by which the EU’s Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR) will require manufacturers to adhere to new, stricter regulations to ensure that their devices are safe to use and allow them to be sold across Europe.

Over the past two months, pharmaceutical companies have donated funds, human resources, intellectual property and manufacturing capacity to the global fight against COVID-19. We at Purdie Pascoe would like to celebrate some of the great initiatives and collaborations that have been launched.

Earlier this month the EU commission announced that the date of application of the new Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) will be postponed by one year, to 26th May 2021, in order to allow members to prioritise the fight against coronavirus.

Social distancing has caused us, as an industry, to change our ways of working and assess how we can continue to deliver essential insights to our businesses. Market research online communities (MROCs) allow us to continue to connect with your customers and deliver the insights you need at this time.